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Topic: Because of Winn Dixie

Common Core Standards RL4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. RL4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. RL4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions). W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. L.41f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting fragments and run-ons. L.42d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.

Suggested Student Objectives Students will be able to compare and contrast theme and point of view. Students will utilize the writing process to construct well organized text that compares and contrasts theme and point of view.

Suggested Additional Readings Utilize the story, "A Storm at Sea" from Paths to Discovery magazine Utilize 'Because of Winn Dixie" in Journeys textbook, unit 1, lesson 1.

Use Paths to Discovery Magazine "Pets Need You"

Resource Links [|www.unitedstreaming.com]- research Florida Everglades [|www.enchantedlearning.com] utilize for research and handouts about Florida and animals of the Everglades [|www.nps.gov/ever/forkids/index.htm] [|www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/kids/postcards/everglades.htm] []

ActivitiesWriting Piece

Assessments Students' writing will be assessed using Wrting Rubric from Journeys

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